Increased Fitness Lowers Risk of Prostate Cancer by 35 Percent

Increased Fitness Lowers Risk of Prostate Cancer by 35 Percent
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Good news for active men: Even minor improvements in cardio fitness can decrease the risk of developing prostate cancer.

According to a new prospective cohort study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, increasing one’s aerobic fitness by 3 percent can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer by 35 percent.

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